How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by wildfires in Spokane, Washington

Recent Updates 3 hours ago Share Amazon is donating and delivering emergency supplies as wildfires force more than 65,000 residents from their homes Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, which have devastated multiple neighborhoods and remain uncontained.

Amazon has operations and employees across Washington state, so this disaster hits close to home. Nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the area, as crews battle three major wildfires. Hundreds of homes, businesses, and buildings have been destroyed, with the fires consuming more than 8,000 acres since they started on August 2.

Here's how Amazon is helping communities affected by the Spokane County fires. Prioritizing safety Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our employees and partners.

We have a 24/7 operation dedicated to providing alerts and up-to-date information when severe events like this occur to help inform our operational decisions, as well as an emergency relief fund for impacted employees. “Washington is home to Amazon and to tens of thousands of our employees.

As the situation evolves, we remain committed to supporting our employees and the wider community affected by the Spokane wildfires,” said Amazon Head of Disaster Relief Abe Diaz.

“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and take the necessary precautions to remain safe, while supporting relief efforts in coordination with community partners and humanitarian organizations in the coming weeks. We encourage everyone to prioritize safety and follow guidance from local emergency officials.”

Donating and delivering emergency supplies Amazon is working with the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and local nonprofits in Spokane to donate and deliver emergency supplies.

More than 26,000 emergency supplies—including air purifiers, masks, diapers, and hygiene kits for displaced families, and heavy-duty gloves, boots, and hydration packets for firefighters—are arriving August 4 in the Spokane area from Amazon’s specialized Wildfire Relief hub in California. A second wave of donated supplies will follow.

Amazon operates 12 Disaster Relief hubs in seven countries around the world filled with emergency supplies to help communities quickly respond to disasters when they strike. Since 2017, Amazon has donated and delivered more than 30 million essential supplies in response to over 200 disasters around the world.

In addition to this response, Amazon also recently supported communities after back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, wildfires in California, and floods in Central Texas. Learn more about Amazon’s disaster relief efforts.